Parkland Regional Health Authority

Welcome to the PRHA


The Parkland Regional Health Authority is responsible for the planning, coordination, funding and delivery of all health services for the 42,000 residents within the Parkland Region, situated in West Central Manitoba, Canada.

PRHA and Smoke-Free Grounds

Smoke-Free Grounds is now the norm within the Parkland Regional Health Authority (PRHA). The smoke-free environment (smoke-free grounds) policy for all PRHA work sites, and affiliate organizations, went into effect April 1, 2012. The policy means that smoking on all PRHA, or affiliate, properties is prohibited. The policy does have one exemption. Personal Care Homes, where residents are allowed to smoke in designated smoking areas, is still permitted in accordance with the 2004 Provincial Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (NSHPA). The PRHA joins the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and Brandon Regional Health Authority as RHAs in Manitoba that have adopted smoke-free grounds.

A question and answer fact sheet has been developed for patients/clients and visitors. If you have a question about Smoke-Free Grounds, it may be answered by clicking here.

Thinking of Quitting Smoking?

As the PRHA Smoke-Free Grounds initiative kicks in, the Region remains focused on its commitment to healthy lifestyle choices. If you are smoker wanting to take steps to quit, or if you are thinking of making some healthy lifestyle changes- like increasing physical activity or eating well-we have some additional resources you can review to assist you with your overall goals.

Click on the smoke-free grounds image below to view additional quit smoking resources.